Cynthia Nicole Pietrucha

Cynthia Nicole Pietrucha

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1717 N. Naper Boulevard, Suite 200, Naperville, IL

About Cynthia

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

Attorney Pietrucha's firm is concentrated on employment separation, "wrongful termination" from employment, severance agreements, separation packages and general releases.

12 years

50%
Employee Benefits 20%

Unemployment insurance benefits

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Speeding, driving without insurance

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour

Contingency

30%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Pietrucha Law Firm, LLC

1717 N. Naper Boulevard, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60563

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Cynthia Nicole Pietrucha's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steven | May 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Tremendously helpful advice and support during my work separation

Cynthia was extremely helpful during a very difficult time of my career, while I was separating from an employer I had been at for years. She was very knowledgeable about what to expect, how to stand up for myself, and what to say, and provided me with lots of resources and ideas. She worked constant...ly to help me get the best outcome, even replying to me when she was out of town. Thanks to her I think I got the best outcome possible, which was certainly more than I would have guessed going in. Thank you!

Cynthia Pietrucha

Replied last June 28, 2023

You're welcome! It was a pleasure helping you with your job separation and severance agreement. I was very happy for your outcome, and I wish you the best as you move forward to your next opportunity! Thanks for the kind comments on my legal services.

Posted by Wayne | February 24, 2023 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent service!!!

Cynthia thoroughly explained all parts of my severance agreement and ensured I understood everything. We had a great conversation on the matter and was glad I sought help in going through this process.

Cynthia Pietrucha

Replied last March 10, 2023

It was a pleasure helping you. I wish you the best as you move forward to your next opportunity!

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2018 | Employment & Labor

Great Experience

I reached out to Cynthia for advice regarding a severance agreement. She responded quickly which was great considering my issue was time sensitive. Cynthia provided me with a lot of helpful information and advice.

Posted by Michele | November 05, 2017 | Employment & Labor

Cynthia was very helpful!

We consulted with Cynthia regarding a severance agreement. She answered our questions completely and gave us some useful legal advice.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Excellent, well prepared help.

Cynthia helped me review some paperwork related to a recent job loss. She reviewed my paperwork quickly and effectively and was well prepared for our meeting. She had specific questions and suggestions and was able to walk me though the legal issues associated with the paperwork. She has a very posit...ive demeanor and was a joy to work with. I would recommend her services highly.

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Cynthia Nicole Pietrucha's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Custardo

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cynthia is a fantastic attorney who treats all of her cases and clients with respect, importance, and urgency. She is extremely knowledgeable about employment law and is someone you can trust to take care of your case. Highly recommended."

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Briny Woods

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cynthia exudes passion in representing her clients. I definitely endorse her."

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Rebecca Krawczykowski

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Cynthia. She vigorously advocates for her clients, is knowledgeable about the law, and practices with the utmost of professionalism, which is reflected by her reputation in the courtroom and in the legal community."

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Jeremiah Stephan

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Pietrucha routinely volunteers her time within the AVVO community to assist the general public in understanding the legal system. She provides excellent and thorough advice and has demonstrated she is highly knowledgeable in the area of employment & labor law."

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James Vlahakis

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Matthew Custardo

Employment and labor lawyer

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Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Outstanding service award, NIU Law School

2023

Best of Naperville Employment Law 2023, Naperville Awards Program

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers

2014

Youth Day - Young Attorney Award, Second Baptist Church of Maywood, Illinois

2009

Law Student Scholarship, DuPage County Bar Foundation

2009

Public Service Scholarship, Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago

2009

Pro Bono Honors, Northern Illinois University College of Law

2005

Broadcast Journalism Merit Scholarship, University of Illinois College of Media

2002

President's Leadership Program, University of Illinois

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Employment Attorney, Pietrucha Law Firm, LLC

2023 - 2024

Prosecutor, City of Joliet

2016 - 2019

Liquor Commission, Village of Downers Grove

2014 - 2016

Purchasing Agent, Village of Orland Park

2011 - 2013

Senior Contract Specialist, API Healthcare

2010 - 2011

Contract Specialist, American Medical Association

2009 - 2010

Employment Law Clerk, Law Offices of Joel Weisman, P.C.

2006 - 2009

IDFPR Licensing, NIU University Ombudsman Staff, State of Illinois

Associations

2023 - Present

Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra

Vice President

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Pro Bono Partner, Member

2017 - 2018

American Bar Association, Disability Rights Committee

Co-chair

2016 - 2017

DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

Board of Directors

2015 - 2016

Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials

Legislative Committee

2015 - 2018

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member, 2017 Sponsor

2015 - 2018

DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

Member

2006 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member, Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries

2006 - 2009

DuPage County Bar Association

Member, Speaker and Volunteer

Education

2009

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Southwestern University

Certificate, Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute

2006

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

2006

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Pay Equity for Artists - Taylor Swift Version Taylor Swift and Pay Equity

2015

National Sports Law Negotiation Competition Sports Law Sponsorship Agreements

2015

Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials Fall Conference A Legal Analysis on Piggybacking, Co-ops and Joint Purchasing

2015

Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials Fall Conference Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Other Illinois Ethics Violations

2012

GE Healthcare Online Client Training Program

Human Resources, Payroll and Personnel Data Training

2007

Westlaw Seminar

Cost Effective Legal Research

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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